Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£292
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack
Long Pond
£250
| Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Long Pond |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 49.1% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £291.95 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack
Quick verdict
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack is better value at £250 vs £292.
For beginners: Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£291.95 vs £250)
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £291.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Jamaica?
Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Jamaica (Long Pond) 2005 / The Wild Parrot Blackjack